In an old video that has resurfaced on social media, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his reluctance to return as a minister at his current age. He stated that it would not be fair for him to hold such a position again at the age of sixty-three, considering that he had already served as a minister of the Federal Capital Territory from 2003 to 2007 when he was forty-three years old.
El-Rufai emphasized the importance of grooming and mentoring younger individuals to take up leadership positions instead. He mentioned that he had trained many capable people who could succeed him and serve in various capacities.
Despite his name being on the ministerial list forwarded to the National Assembly for screening, El-Rufai indicated his preference for others, particularly younger individuals, to be given the opportunity to serve as ministers. The video has sparked discussions on social media about leadership succession and the importance of nurturing young talents for future leadership roles.
